Elementary
#PointerNation Welcomes Amy McDaniel
Amy McDaniel District Psychologist Hometown: Darlington High school graduated from: Darlington College: Amy earned her Bachelors from Cardinal Stritch University in Psychology. She went on to receive her Masters from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Educational Psychology. She has also received certification through the National Association of School Psychologists. Previous employment: Most recently, Amy was the School… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Amy McDaniel
New Principals Excited to Lead
Tom Ingwell Elementary Principal We would like to introduce a familiar face as our next #PointerNation Elementary Principal. Mr. Tom Ingwell has been employed with the District since January 2018 as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher and was previously a Pointer from 2012-14 as an Elementary Instructional Assistant. Tom is a graduate of Darlington. He… Continue Reading New Principals Excited to Lead
#PointerNation Welcomes Kaelyn Martin
Kaelyn Martin 3rd Grade Teacher Hometown: Montreal West, Quebec, Canada High school graduated from: Villa Maria High School (Montreal, Quebec) College: Kaelyn earned her Bachelors from Concordia University (Montreal, Quebec) in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She also attended Dawson College (Montreal) in Social Sciences: Psychology. Previous employment: Most recently, Kaelyn was a Two-Way Immersion Teacher in 2nd Grade at Sugar Creek Elementary… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Kaelyn Martin
Elementary Again Recognized as Model PLC
Mineral Point Elementary School was recently recognized once again by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement! The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work ® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the… Continue Reading Elementary Again Recognized as Model PLC
#PointerNation Welcomes Preston Dubey
Preston Dubey Elementary Special Education Teacher Hometown: Mukwonago High school graduated from: Mukwonago College: Preston earned his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Leo University in Sport Business Management. He completed a certification program through eduCATE-WI and holds a Cross-Categorical Special Education teaching license. Previous employment: Most recently, Preston was a Learning Specialist at Rock River Middle… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Preston Dubey
Registration 2023-24
2023-2024 Registration It’s that time of year again. Registration is now open! You are able to update Student Demographics online in Family Access. You will need to have your username and password. You will only be able to access this area in Family Access using your account information, not your child’s… Continue Reading Registration 2023-24
Elementary Update, Summer 2023: Letter of Resignation
Hello MPES families, It is with difficulty that I share with you that I submitted my letter of resignation as elementary principal with the school district. I accepted a position as systems coach with CESA 3 for the coming school year. My last official day with the school district is expected to be August 11,… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2023: Letter of Resignation
Board Approves Before & After School Care Program
By a unanimous vote, at its regular monthly meeting Monday, the School Board approved a new before and after school care program for Mineral Point 4K through 5th grade students. Stay tuned for more information on the fee and payment structure, as well as enrollment info for the upcoming school year. Pointer Kids Club is… Continue Reading Board Approves Before & After School Care Program
Elementary Update, Summer 2023: The Start of Summer; Elementary Library Summer Hours, Registration Update
The Start of Summer As I go about errands and activities around the city, I have been asked “Has your summer started yet?” more than a few times. I try to keep my response brief. “This week!” Not that I don’t want to chat. I would feel a bit longwinded to explain that, as an… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2023: The Start of Summer; Elementary Library Summer Hours, Registration Update
93 Years of Service for Retirees
The last day of school is bittersweet as four #PointerNation staff members are retiring with a combined total of 93 years of service! It won’t be the same without you! Best wishes and a sincere thank you. — Vickie Dahl, Middle School Principal & Middle/High School Athletic Director — Benita Schmitz, Elementary Special Education Teacher… Continue Reading 93 Years of Service for Retirees